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Germany is a culturally diverse country that is both cosmopolitan and tolerant. It is ranked as one of the safest places in the world, and offers a consistently high quality of living.

Often called “the engine of Europe,” Germany has long been celebrated for its level of excellence in the fields of science, technology, and engineering – but what else makes it special?

Large numbers of international companies continue to base their headquarters in the country, while many of its major cities are home to thriving start-up scenes.

Germany is well-connected, thanks to its many international airports and high-speed trains, making it one of the most popular European destinations for people around the world looking to study, live, and work.

And it offers a wealth of leisure and sporting activities, world famous car manufacturers, and a rich history as the birthplace of many famous artists, painters, and composers.

Religion: Germany is a diverse country and home to many faiths. However, a large percentage recognize themselves as Christian.

Food: Germany is much more than bratwurst and beer! Germans take pride in baking a wide variety of breads. Currywurst – a mixture of ketchup and curry powder served over grilled pork sausage – is a popular street food snack. And Spätzle, a German form of pasta, is simple yet delicious.

Architecture: Germany was once part of the great Roman Empire, and has also been heavily influenced by its role in both the First and Second World Wars. It boasts amphitheaters, Gothic cathedrals, and medieval castles.

The Arts: Germany houses hundreds of museums and art galleries and prides itself on being the birthplace of classical composers such as Beethoven and Bach.

Sport: Germany has a deep and enduring love for sports! The Bundesliga, the German football league, attracts some of the biggest attendance numbers in the world. And Germans are great fans of the outdoors.

Celebrations: Perhaps one of the most famous and exciting events of the year is Karneval. Starting officially on the 11th of November, it is common to see many people in a variety of costumes out on the streets partying!

EU citizens do not need an entry visa before entering Germany.

Non-EU citizens need a residence or settlement permit to live in Germany.

Please remember that visas are never issued in Germany. You must apply for the visa from your home country or country of residence.

Visas can take some time to issue. We suggest you apply for yours as early as possible – and at least two to three months before your intended date of departure.

Accidents can happen and people do fall ill. It is very important to have valid health insurance or coverage during your time in Germany.

Be aware: if you purchased travel insurance for your visa application, it may only be valid for arrival and not sufficient for longer stays.

European citizens who are traveling or living within the European Union are eligible to receive a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from their health insurance company in their home country.

Non-EU citizens without an EHIC need to provide a confirmation letter written in English or German from their insurance provider.

This confirmation letter must include the following aspects: period of cover, region of cover, emergency coverage and coverage for all medical expenses, as well as your name (i.e., the name of a parent or another family member is not sufficient).

If any of these five points are not mentioned in your proof of health insurance, the authorities will not accept it.

If you do not have health insurance, or if the items mentioned above are not or cannot be included in the confirmation letter from your home insurance company, you will be required to purchase additional health insurance.

We want you to feel very welcome at WHU.

Whether you are arriving as a Bachelor, Master, MBA, or exchange student from a partner university. We know that getting you involved in our life here is vital. And we strive to make that process as effortless as possible.

In the first few weeks, Bachelor and Master students take part in various activities designed to help you get to know your peers and offer important information. These might include presentations, student initiatives, language placement tests, campus tours, and in-depth introductions to the program structure.

There are also a number of fun social events such as city tours, BBQs, boat trips, and even team-building on high ropes. Which should help you make friends and bond with your new classmates!

In addition, MyWHU, the university intranet, is a valuable resource containing website links, telephone numbers, FAQs, and much more. It helps to keep students connected and well-informed and is available to all students prior to arrival with weekly updates that lead up to the start of your studies.